Cast: Yancey Arias

Yancey Arias stars in NBC’s new drama series "Knight Rider" as Alex Torres, the Knight Research "uberboss."

Originally from New York, Arias had a breakout performance as Miguel Caderas in the miniseries "Kingpin" that paved the way to leading roles in other critically acclaimed productions. These included "Walkout" on HBO for which he received an A.L.M.A. Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, "American Family" and "Thief."

Arias has guest-starred in numerous television series, including NBC’s "Law & Order," "The Sopranos," "CSI: Miami," "NYPD Blue" and "The Shield."

On the big screen, among Arias’ credits are "The Time Machine," "Live Free or Die Hard," and the upcoming films "Hotel California," "Street Dreams" and "Behind Enemy Lines: Ghost Watch."

Arias’ Broadway credits include the hit Cameron Mackintosh musical "Miss Saigon" and George Wolf's "The Wild Party."

Arias currently resides in Los Angeles with his family, and dedicates his time and energy to various children and cancer prevention charities, including his own disaster relief fund, The Lives to Save Foundation. His birthday is June 27.